Get ready for an evening of non-stop laughter as Ascent X Limited presents its premier Comedy Night Showcase. This event features a high-energy lineup of local comedic talent and seasoned pros delivering everything from sharp observational humour to witty one-liners.
Lineup:
Steve Wilbury
Your master of ceremonies for the night, Steve Wilbury is an entertainer who commands the room from the start. He brings 23 years of performance experience, fusing stand-up comedy, magic, and quick crowd work. Steve connects with the audience to ensure an unpredictable, engaging, and laugh-packed night.
Taylor Ruddle
WINNER of Breakout Comedian of the South Island 2024 -
NZ Comedy GuildBreakout Comedian of the South Island 2023 - NZ Comedy Guild
NOMINATED
Best Visiting Comedian 2024 - Dunedin Comedy Awards
Best Online Production 2024 (Ruddle Me This!) - NZ Comedy Guild
Best Online Production 2023 (Ruddle Me This!) - NZ Comedy Guild
Best Comic (Mul-TAY-Verse) - Nelson Fringe Festival 2023
Breakout Comedian of the South Island 2021 - NZ Comedy Guild
Ron Mac is a New Zealand-bred comic with a sharp and unpredictable voice. Whether it’s cracking jokes in Christchurch, Auckland or abroad in the UK, Ron’s style blends absurdity with razor-sharp observations that cut right through the everyday. He’s crafted full shows riffing on life, masculinity and the weird corners of human experience, and has delighted audiences wherever he’s played.
Audrey Porne
(as seen on TV3's 'Guy Mont-Spelling Bee') is an award-winning comedian living in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Her comedy has been described as absurdist, quick, dark and witty. Audrey's tweets have been featured on BuzzFeed, FunnyOrDie, M2Woman, Huffington Post and various Invercargill toilet stalls.
Winner: Breakthrough Comedian (SI) - NZ Comedy Guild Awards 2022, 2021 and 2019.
"Brilliant, original, great jokes and superb writing. Audrey is a must see" - Nick Rado
“Unlike anyone else. A truly original comic voice” - Ben Hurley
Matt Green
Matt Green delivers witty humor packed with self-deprecation and absurd twists.
Sharp lyrical songs and rapid-fire punchy jokes make him a comedian you won't want to miss!
